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Why did some early CPUs use external math chips?

chip hardware-mods asked Apr 4, 2018 at 8:15

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Why do most radial engines use an odd number of cylinders?

piston-engine engine-design vibration asked Jan 3, 2018 at 14:42

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49 votes

Can a door be shut while in flight?

general-aviation emergency-procedures asked Aug 26, 2018 at 9:30

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48 votes

Why did the IBM PC need a sound card?

ibm-pc sound asked Feb 28, 2018 at 20:58

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39 votes

Who is credited for the creation of Assembly Language?

programming assembly software-development asked Apr 25, 2018 at 12:43

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32 votes

Has a commercial or military jet bi-plane ever been manufactured?

aircraft-design jet-engine aviation-history biplane asked May 1, 2019 at 5:40

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Why don't B747s start takeoffs with full throttle?

takeoff pilot-technique boeing-747 asked May 30, 2019 at 19:55

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30 votes

Why did computers use a power supply with a socket?

hardware history power case asked Jun 27, 2018 at 7:50

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28 votes

What is that device on an Su-27 pilot's helmet?

feature-identification equipment helmet su-27 asked Jan 5, 2018 at 3:32

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Have any operational aircraft ever used over wing fuel tanks?

aircraft-design wing fuel-tanks asked Jan 6, 2018 at 9:53

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What are these engineers doing sitting on a large format drawing of B-47s aircraft?

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Is it OK to greet ATC?

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Have any operational aircraft ever used over wing fuel tanks?

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When flying VFR without GPS, how do pilots know if they are inside controlled airspace or not?

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How can we opt out from the arbitration clause of the new terms of service?

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What could the fuel pump failure have been that my flight experienced?

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What is the difference between buffeting and fluttering?

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Have there been any incidents caused by an inability to shut down an engine?

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Could a person damage a jet airliner - from the outside - with their bare hands?

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Why are fighter jets equipped with dorsal fin?

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Why were CLIs typically light text on dark background, whereas GUIs typically use(d) dark text on light background?

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What is this old pusher propeller aircraft?

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Why was the boat mounted this way on the underside of the wing on the "Landseaire" flying yacht?

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Do floatplanes land on rivers?

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What are the consequences of falsely and/or unnecessarily declaring an emergency?

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What is the purpose of this loop in a taxiway?

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Which is the airliner with the most passengers per lavatory?

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What are packs on aircraft?

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Why would a stretch variant need a larger horizontal stabilizer?

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Why was my flight cancelled due to bad weather while other flights were not?

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How is that there is no leak through the fuel vents during aerobatics maneuvers?

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When to climb and when to descend when faced with icing?

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What are the disadvantages of using just rudder to roll an airplane?

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Was ATC overstepping its boundaries when advising a pilot to ignore a cell warning?

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Is there a way to use Caps/Numlock led for HD activities?

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Why would a jet engine use cannular combustors if the annular design is superior?

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Does an overhaul reset the 'life limit' of a turbine engine?

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Is there a taxi turning radius requirement for normal category aircraft?

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How did DoubleDOS work?

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Do I have to use an 8284 chip with the 8088?

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